Mrs. Ricci’s Kindergarten class enjoyed Nelson’s Farm for their first field trip of the year!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A girl in a gray hoodie sits on a toy digger in a corn kernel pit, smiling.
A man driving a red tractor pulls a colorful train of barrel carts with children inside, on a sunny day.
Children playing on an inflatable bounce pad under a white tent.
A group of children sitting on a large wooden bench outdoors, near hay bales under a clear blue sky.
Child climbing on large tires with a metal building in the background.
Two children playing on large stacked tires in a playground near a metal building.
Four children petting goats inside a wooden animal pen.
A young girl smiling and holding a strawberry in a field.
A boy sitting on an old tractor, smiling on a sunny day in a farm setting.
Children playing on an orange bounce house under a large tent.
Mrs. Ricci’s Kindergarten class enjoyed Nelson’s Farm for their first field trip of the year!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children playing on a white slide made of hay bales.
A group of people seated inside a farm wagon with a transparent roof on a sunny day.
Children at a picnic table listening to a woman in a red sweater outdoors with a fall-themed background.
a group of young children and an adult in  a strawberry farm. The children, wearing colorful clothes and shoes, are closely examining the green plants that grow in two long, parallel rows
A group of children standing outdoors; one boy in a blue ladybug-patterned jacket and another in a brown hoodie with a bear face.
Young girl in blue hoodie smiling at a pony in a barn.
A child stands in front of a highland cow behind a green gate in a barn.
Children play in a large indoor area with a floor covered in corn kernels.
Two children standing on a floor covered with corn kernels in an indoor area with red walls.
Child lying on corn kernels in a play pit with people in the background.
What an afternoon!! We got to slime Mrs. Dickes and Ms. LaMountain thanks to us hitting our goal for our PTO Fun Run! Thank you to everyone who donated and thank you to Mrs. Dickes and Ms. LaMountain for being such good sports!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Person in a poncho getting slimed by a child in a gymnasium setting.
Person in a poncho getting slimed by a child in a gymnasium setting with an adult helping
A woman in a blue pool being slimed while people watch in a gym.
A girl pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium, surrounded by children and adults.
A boy pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium, surrounded by children and adults.
A girl pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium, surrounded by children and adults.
A group of children and adults participate in an activity on a gymnasium floor, with a child standing on a black tarp assisted by an adult.
A boy pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium, surrounded by children and adults.
A girl pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium, surrounded by children and adults.
A girl pours green slime over a seated adult in a gymnasium with an adult helping to hold the bucket
Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd grade class became Distributive Property doctors today. They worked on cutting problems into smaller problems and then putting them back together to find the answer!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Three children in a classroom wearing blue hairnets, sitting at desks filled with papers and school supplies.
Classroom with students wearing blue hair nets engaged in writing tasks.
Child wearing a blue hairnet drawing on a whiteboard at a classroom desk.
Classroom with students wearing blue hair nets engaged in writing tasks.
a classroom with young students sitting at individual desks arranged in rows. The students are wearing blue hair nets and are smiling at the camera.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had a GREAT time at Nelson's Produce Farm yesterday!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
 two young children at a petting zoo, interacting with a goat. The children are standing on a dirt floor beside a red metal fence.
a young child feeding a sheep through a red metal fence inside a barn.
a group of four young children in a strawberry field. They are surrounded by rows of green strawberry plants with a few visible red strawberries. Three children are sitting and one is standing.
a young child outdoors holding a small strawberry and smiling with eyes closed.
Children picking strawberries in a sunny field with neat rows and colorful decorations.
Children seated at outdoor picnic tables, listening to an adult with a red basket.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had a GREAT time at Nelson's Produce Farm yesterday!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
an old, rusty tractor on a patch of artificial grass. A child is sitting on the tractor seat, holding the steering wheel.
Children climbing a large pile of stacked tires outdoors under a blue sky.
Children on a colorful barrel train ride near greenhouses.
Children on a colorful barrel train ride near greenhouses.
Children on a colorful barrel train ride near greenhouses.
a group of children standing on a wooden staircase inside a barn-like structure. The stairs lead up to an indoor yellow spiral slide, which descends into a large area filled with corn kernels.
Children playing in a room filled with corn kernels, with blue silos visible outside.
Kindness Club has been busy preparing for our annual sock drive and designed posters during our meeting this morning!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Three girls on a gym floor creating a colorful "SOCKTOBER" poster with markers.
three young girls kneeling on a polished wooden gymnasium floor. They are focused on a large white poster on the ground, drawing and writing on it with colored markers
girl smiling kneeling on gym floor with white poster decorated with "Soctober"
Two girls sitting on gym floor smiling with white poster with Soctober written on it
Children drawing and coloring on the gym floor, with posters featuring the word "SOCKTOBER."
Four children are lying on a polished wooden gym floor, smiling and posing with a poster they've created.
 group of children gathered on a polished wooden gymnasium floor, engaged in an arts and crafts activity. In the foreground, five girls are sitting and kneeling, smiling towards the camera. They are surrounded by colorful markers and drawing materials
a group of five young individuals sitting on a polished wooden gym floor. They are arranged in a circle, facing each other, and are engaged in an activity involving a large sheet of paper.
Mrs. Johnson’s class has been learning about life cycles. This week, they released the butterflies they’ve watched grow for the last few weeks!
5 months ago, Gretna Elementary
group of young children standing on grassy field smiling with large white butterfly net in middle
Recently, Detective TDA visited the GES fourth grade to help them to determine what evidence they needed to find out the authors purpose of a Galapagos tortoise article. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule Detective TDA to share your expertise with us!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A classroom with children seated on the floor facing a projection on the whiteboard, with a person in costume sitting to the side.
A classroom with children seated on the floor facing a projection on the whiteboard, with a person in costume sitting to the side and two adults off to the other side
A classroom with children seated on the floor listening to a man in a trench coat in front of a screen.
Some Fun Run pictures from Mrs. Bertolini's 2nd grade class!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
group of 2nd grade students running around track with one pushing another student in wheelchair
boy wearing a black and green and yellow dragon shirt smiling with adult smiling behind him
two 2nd grade girls running on track surface with adults standing and watching
girl smiling wearing white tank top eating popsicle
Mrs. Gunn's 3rd grade class enjoyed a beautiful day in Nebraska City at Arbor Day Farm.
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
group of 3rd grade students and their teacher standing and sitting on large wooden chairs
group of 4 third grade girls sitting on large playground net
group of third grade students sitting with some raising their hands and adults standing in background
Mrs.Gunn's 3rd grade class enjoyed a beautiful day in Nebraska City at Arbor Day Farm.
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
group of 3rd grade students standing on grassy field wrapping arms around tree
4 students making their way through spider web playground netting
group of around 10 third graders making their way through spider web playground netting
group of around 10 third graders making their way through spider web playground netting
Fun Run- Donate to win tickets to Vala's Pumpkin Patch! 🎉🎟️ Exciting Fun Run Alert! 🎟️🎉 Hey, GES families! We've currently raised $4,361.33 of our $7500 goal for the Fun Run. THANK YOU for your generosity! Today is your chance to make a BIG impact at our school AND have a shot at some fun! 🌟 For every donation of $20 or more made today, September 26, you’ll be entered into a drawing to WIN two tickets to Vala's Pumpkin Patch! For those who have made donations of $20 or more prior to today, you will also be entered once. Tickets can be used anytime during the 2024 fall season and are valued at $85.🎃🍂 It's the perfect way to enjoy fall with family and friends! Reach out to neighbors, grandparents, friends and family for donations today! Let’s rally together to support our school. 👉 https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_c8a09e1f-a81e-11ed-b6fd-06181f5c7811&WidgetId=17624064 💲 Send Cash or Check to the School Office Thank you for your support! We can't wait to see you all at the Fun Run tomorrow afternoon! 🙌✨ #PTOFundraiser #ValaTickets #SupportOurSchool
6 months ago, GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Parent Contact Information List (formally called the student directory) has been uploaded to NebSIS Family. You can find it under the Student Reports section.
6 months ago, GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On September 24th, the Gretna Public School District Board of Education was honored with the prestigious President’s Board Award, presented by the Nebraska Association of School Boards. This recognition celebrates the Board’s dedication to excellence in leadership and their ongoing commitment to professional development. Board members Greg Beach, Mark Hauptman, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, and Blake Turpen were acknowledged for their exceptional efforts. For more details, visit the full news article on the Gretna Public Schools website: https://www.gpsne.org/article/1784950.
6 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public School district board of education holding President's Award, in picture are Blake Turpen, Rick Hollendieck, Kyle Janssen, Dawn Stock, Mark Hauptman and Greg Beach
Students in art have been enjoying learning how to dye their own fabrics and sewing, while creating their own pillows!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
girl sitting down wearing pink shirt using sewing machine
young boy wearing a pajama shirt holding blue pillow
boy standing wearing a hat and glasses using sewing machine
Mrs. Ricci’s Kindergarten class enjoyed some time outside blowing bubbles!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
young girl wearing red shirt with popsicles holding yellow bubble wand
young girl smiling wearing purple shirt standing next to sidwalk
young boy crouching on sidewalk wearing gray shirt smiling
young girl wearing gray tshirt crouching on sidewalk smiling holding yellow bubble wand
boy sitting on grass wearing red shirt smiling and holding blue bubble wand
young boy smiling next to road wearing black tshirt
young girl smiling on sidewalk wearing white tshirt with a pink heart holding red bubble wand
young boy wearing a white tshirt with a hamburger on it holding purple bubble wand
young boy blowing a bubble with a green bubble wand wearing a black tshirt
Mrs. Ricci’s Kindergarten class enjoyed some time outside blowing bubbles!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A child in a red t-shirt holds a bubble wand on a grassy field.
A girl holding a green bubble wand, standing on grass near parked cars.
A young girl sitting on grass with bubble wands and a foil dish of bubble solution.
Young girl kneeling on grass with bubble wands and a tray of soapy bubbles.
Child smiling in a purple Vikings jersey with the number 22.
young girl holding bubble wand wearing blue shirt
young boy wearing a gray shirt holding yellow bubble wand
young girl with purple shirt and pink glasses holding yellow bubble wand
young girl smiling wearing pink shirt with bird on it
young boy smiling wearing a red shirt and orange glasses
Mrs. Ricci’s Kindergarten class enjoyed some time outside blowing bubbles!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Two children making bubbles on grass with bubble wands.
Three children playing with bubble wands on a grassy area.
a small group of children playing outside on a grassy area. In the foreground, a girl in a floral dress crouches down, holding a bubble wand. Next to her, a boy in a red shirt and camouflage shorts stands, wearing red sunglasses, and is also holding a bubble wand. Another boy in a white shirt and denim shorts is to the right, leaning in towards the boy with the sunglasses.
A child blowing bubbles with a yellow flower-shaped wand on a grassy area, with cars parked in the background.
a young girl with long, wavy hair, seen from the back, holding a blue bubble wand.
Two children making bubbles on grass and a sidwalk with bubble wands.
A woman with two children playing with bubble wands on a sidewalk.
 four young children playing outdoors on a sunny day with bubble wands next to a sidwalk
a young child outdoors blowing bubbles with a yellow bubble wand shaped like a flower.
Children blowing bubbles on a sidewalk with various bubble wands.
Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles! Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarten Class had so much fun!!
6 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children blowing bubbles on a grassy lawn by a building with large windows.
Children playing with bubble wands on a grassy lawn near a building.
three children playing with bubbles on a grassy area. The children are standing near a brick building with large reflective windows.
two children are seated on the grass. One child, wearing a striped shirt and jean shorts, holds a bubble wand and a jar. The other child, dressed in a pink shirt and shorts, is focused on a paper plate with a colorful liquid.
Three children playing with bubble wands on a grassy lawn near a building with large windows.
Three children play with bubble wands on a grassy field near a brick building.
Three children playing with bubble wands on a grassy area beside parked cars.
Three Children playing with a bubble wand on a sidewalk next to grass and trees.